Md. Code, Land Use § 3–113

(a) The planning commission of a county that is located on the tidal waters of the State shall designate in the comprehensive plan areas on or near the tidal waters for:

(1) loading, unloading, and processing finfish and shellfish; and

(2) docking and mooring commercial fishing boats and vessels.

(b) The areas designated under subsection (a) of this section shall be geographically located to:

(1) facilitate the commercial harvesting of finfish and shellfish; and

(2) ensure reasonable access to the waterways of the State by commercial watermen.